1987 SUZUKI GS8500.8L Petrol

The Suzuki GS850 presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 18 August 2021 at 29,563 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available history, with no recurring advisories or progressive mechanical deterioration flagged by testers. The brief failure on 10 August 2021 at 29,562 miles shows no defects recorded, indicating an administrative or presentation issue rather than a fault, and the vehicle passed eight days later. Recorded mileage stands at 29,563 miles against a 39 year old machine, equating to roughly 758 miles per year. The odometer moved only 486 miles between the August 2006 test at 29,077 miles and the March 2014 test at 29,466 miles, then a mere 97 miles to the 2021 tests. Such low accumulation implies long periods of storage. A seven year gap separates the 2014 and 2021 entries, leaving the intermediate condition unverified by MOT data. A buyer should physically inspect the GS850 for corrosion on the frame and cycle parts given the standing periods, as moisture ingress during storage accelerates structural rust on older Japanese steel. The brake calipers, master cylinders, and flexible hoses warrant stripping and testing for internal seizure or perishing, since minimal use allows brake fluid to degrade and seals to stick. Suspension bushes, fork seals, and the exhaust system need close examination for cracking or weeping that static storage promotes. The clean advisory record offers no evidence of neglected consumables like tyres or chain wear at test points, but the 2021 failure with no logged defect suggests the owner may have presented incomplete paperwork. Verify the V5C and confirm the actual running condition, as MOT silence on a bike this age does not certify road fitness after five years without a test.